Want Threads in its own window instead of a browser tab? On Windows there's an official Threads app in the Microsoft Store. On Mac, Linux and Chromebook you can install threads.com as an app in under a minute. Pick your computer below for the exact steps.
Choose your computer and browser.
Once it's installed, learn your way around in How to use Threads on desktop and the web.
| Microsoft Store app | Installed website | Browser tab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where to get it | Microsoft Store (Windows only) | Chrome, Edge or Safari | Any browser |
| Own window and icon | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pin to taskbar or Dock | Yes | Yes | Pin the tab instead |
| Updates | Through the Microsoft Store | Automatic with the website | Automatic |
| Works on | Windows 10 and 11 | Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS | Any computer |
| Best for | Windows users who want an app | Mac, Linux and Chromebook users | Quick checks |
Windows: right-click the icon → Pin to taskbar. Mac: right-click the Dock icon → Options → Keep in Dock.
Say yes when Threads asks, then check your computer's notification settings if alerts don't appear.
Windows: Settings → Apps → Startup. Mac: right-click the Dock icon → Options → Open at Login.
Only stay signed in on your own computer.
Switch to it with Alt+Tab (Windows) or Cmd+Tab (Mac).
Search results are full of download sites offering Threads installers. You don't need any of them.
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Uninstalling the app doesn't delete your Threads account or posts.
Settings → Apps → Installed apps → Threads → ··· → Uninstall.
Open the Threads app window → ⋮ menu → Uninstall Threads.
Go to edge://apps, find Threads, then ··· → Uninstall.
Open Finder → your Applications folder (it may be in your home folder's Applications) → drag Threads to the Bin.
Right-click Threads in the launcher → Uninstall.